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Wezesha Binti

Wezesha Binti
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Project summary

Wezesha Binti is a bilateral cooperation program with a €25 million budget, running from 2023 to 2027, under the theme "From School to Decent Work." The program exemplifies Enabel’s commitment to advancing gender equality and youth empowerment, particularly for young women in the Kigoma region of western Tanzania. 

General Objective 

To empower young people, especially young women, by fostering protective and gender-equal environments where they can access education, acquire skills, and pursue decent work opportunities. The program is implemented in five districts of Kigoma: Kibondo, Kasulu Rural, Kasulu Urban, Kigoma Rural, and Kigoma Urban. It takes a comprehensive approach to addressing both systemic and cultural barriers that limit educational and economic opportunities for young women and youth. 

Specific Objective

To empower girls, young women, and vulnerable boys aged 14 to 29 in the targeted districts by providing multiple learning pathways that lead to decent, greener employment and entrepreneurship opportunities. 

Strategic Result Domains 

1.Quality Secondary Education for Girls and Vulnerable Boys 


The program prioritizes access to and completion of quality secondary education and training for girls, young women, and vulnerable boys aged 14–19. It focuses on: 
  • Addressing both supply-side and demand-side barriers to education. 
  • Creating safer and more inclusive school environments. 
  • Improving the quality of education through teacher training, curriculum enhancement, and student support services. 
  • Supporting out-of-school youth and those at risk of dropping out. 

2.Skills Development and Economic Empowerment 


This component equips youth with relevant skills and knowledge to improve their employability and entrepreneurial potential. Key areas include: 
  • Cognitive, digital, vocational, entrepreneurial, and life skills training. 
  • Supporting business development and youth entrepreneurship. 
  • Facilitating school-to-work transitions through career guidance and employment services.

3. A Protective and Gender-Equal Environment 


The program tackles harmful cultural norms and structural barriers that hinder the educational and economic advancement of young women and girls by: 
  • Promoting gender equality through advocacy and awareness campaigns. 
  • Creating safe and supportive environments in families, communities, schools, and workplaces. 
  • Strengthening institutional frameworks to ensure long-term social and economic inclusion for young women. 
Code TZA22003
Start date 30 June 2023
End date 30 April 2028
Stage Ongoing
Donor Belgium
Sector
Budget 20 765 500.00 €

General objective

“Young people especially young women, are empowered to thrive in a protective and gender-equal environment, to acquire education and skills, and to pursue decent work opportunities in Kigoma Region

Specific objective

A - Girls and young women (14 to 29 years), in targeted districts of Kigoma, are empowered through multiple conducive learning pathways to enjoy decent, greener employment and an increased access to entrepreneurship

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